Shenzhen Bao'an airport (SZX)

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, opened on 12 October 1991, is the main airport serving the sub-provincial city of Shenzhen and one of the three most important airports in the Pearl River Delta, alongside Hong Kong and Guangzhou Baiyun. It operates numerous domestic flights as well as international routes to various destinations across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America.

Official Website: szairport.com - FACEBOOK

Number of Terminals - 1 - Open 24 hours a day. It is divided into three sections: a main hall and two side wings. The main building has four above-ground floors and two underground levels. The terminal is connected on its southern side to a ground transportation centre.

Annual passenger traffic: 61.5 million passengers passed through it in 2024.

Tel: +86 755 2345 6789

Information desks on the first and second floors, next to the baggage carousels, on the third floor, in the Domestic Departures Hall, and along the fourth floor.

 Location

The airport is located on the eastern bank of the Pearl River, near the towns of Huangtian and Fuyong, 32 km (20 miles) northwest of Shenzhen, in the Bao'an District, Guangdong Province.

Car rental agencies

You can request vehicles from Avis (Tel +86 755 8611 0700) and Hertz (Tel +86 135 9022 3896) 24 hours a day.

A Chinese driving licence is required to drive within the country. If you do not have one, the best alternative is to rent a car with a driver.

Parking services at Shenzhen Bao'an airport (SZX)

The parking areas are located in front of the terminal, a 7–15-minute walk from the check-in counters on the fourth floor. The first 15 minutes of parking are free. All areas are equipped with charging stations for electric vehicles. Payment can be made in cash or online via WeChat and Alipay. More information: Tel +86 755 2345 6789. Rates

P1 & P2 - Covered areas, each with four sections, two on level 1F and two on level B1.
P3 - Outdoor parking with three sections. Automatic car wash available in area L1.
P4 - The furthest and most economical section, with a free shuttle service to the terminal.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Shenzhen Airport provides special care and assistance for elderly passengers, pregnant women, individuals with illnesses, and those with disabilities. Services include priority during check-in, security checks, and boarding, as well as free battery-powered carts for transportation within the terminal. Additionally, courtesy seating is available at all boarding gates, and reserved parking spaces are provided in all car parks.

Passengers must contact their airline in advance to request appropriate services for unaccompanied children (aged 5 to 12), unaccompanied elderly passengers over 70, and wheelchair users, including airport pick-up and in-flight assistance. Once the request has been approved, they must report to the special services counter at least 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check-in and reception procedures. Special passenger reception services are no longer available 1 hour before the scheduled departure time.